About Me

The significance of “Change of Heart” Stress Solutions

The idiom "change of heart" means a reversal of one's attitude, opinion or feelings. When we apply heart intelligence, we often have a change in perspective and work from a place of greater coherence and efficiency. I wanted to reflect the transformation that takes place when we become aware of our emotional landscape and apply the techniques and tools that you will learn from me.

My Mission Statement

Awakening awareness & experiencing growth, one heartbeat at a time.

My Vision

To provide clients with tools and techniques that empower them to overcome the stress-related confusion and pain that prevents them from fully enjoying their lives.
To encourage clients to increase the confidence in their abilities to succeed.
To teach clients how to be in charge of their emotions so that they can end the cycle of suffering.
To inspire clients to take their dream to the next level into achievement.
To give clients the tools and techniques to reduce their suffering and emotional, mental & physical pain.

Then & Now

I am a qualified teacher who worked with children, adults and ESL students. In my teens and 20's, I lifeguarded, swam competitively and taught swimming. Before my joint replacements, I was active in cross-country skiing, racquetball, cycling and wind-surfing. These days, I swim three times a week, attend Nia (when I can get there - someone in Surrey, please take the course!) and walk daily with Murphy, our Doberman Pinscher.

Other interests include travelling, preferably to tropical locations where I can snorkel, reading, personal growth, and cooking. I am also learning to draw and paint with water colours.

I enjoy learning and search for and attend workshops, seminars & courses that foster my growth and also that of my clients.

My HeartMath Experience

I have lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 31 years. Over the years I have tried many different healing modalities. I've had the greatest success by learning to transform my stress. I have far fewer flare-ups and when I do, I easily manage the pain. I am also sleeping better, have had improved lab results and feel much more creative, joyful and confident.

You'll notice a number of personal photos on the sidebar. As we work together, you'll learn how to use your cherished photos, memories and mementos, in addition to many valuable techniques to create physiological changes that go a long way to making you feel better emotionally, physically and mentally.

I understand how a chronic illness impacts one's life in many areas. Fatigue, self-esteem, joy, sense of well-being, social connections. These are often eroded as the downward spiral continues...unless something is done to interrupt it. I help you free yourself from this spiral. How would your life be different if you moved through the things that are keeping you stuck?

My Service/Business Philosophy

I enjoy fostering my client's growth and use a variety of modalities in my practice. I consider it an honour to work with my clients and assist them wholeheartedly to create the change and growth that they are dedicated to achieving.

In order for learning to take place, clients are expected to:

contact me at the pre-arranged appointment time
notify me 24 hrs. in advance of a schedule change or be charged for the missed appointment
complete the homework for each session
do the assigned reading
practise the techniques as much as possible between sessions
keep me informed if questions arise with the implementation of the techniques
contact me one month after programme completion to inform me of progress

Heartfelt Thanks

A big hug and a kiss to my husband, Larry, who dedicated countless hours to getting this website up and running. I think he did a fantastic job, given that this was his first attempt at web design.

Also, deserving of my gratitude for their support & encouragement, as well as their discerning eyes...my sister, Barb & brother, Steve, sister-in-law, Ellen and friends, Cindy S., Connie A., Chris S., Cathy B., Katherine L. and Jen W. M. Finally, I'd like to thank Kim A. at the Institute of HeartMath® for the wealth of knowledge she so willingly shares.

“Thanks for helping me through this!!! It wouldn't have happened without your encouragement!” C.S. - Thunder Bay, Ont.

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